France announces over €1 billion in aid for weather-hit farmers
France said it will provide more than €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in aid for farmers after record heatwaves and drought damaged crops, pastures and water supplies.
France on Friday announced more than €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in aid for farmers after record heatwaves and drought caused major damage to crops, pastures and water supplies.The support comes as the government is working on a politically perilous budget for next year, with Paris seeking to keep t…